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Be wary of statistical figures' misuse

Posted: 17 Sep 2007  Print Version  Bookmark and Share Subscribe

Keywords: good design practice  statistics misuse  statistical data analysis 

[Summary of tips] One the easiest ways for a lazy or ignorant journalist (or reporter) to crank out a story is to grab a few numbers, do a fast and loose analysis, and then extrapolate a trend. Alternatively, the journalist can cite a few data points (even a single one will do, in a pinch) to give the veneer of substance and support to whatever ......
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